UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1079
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VST 1079 A-3U-1-2 DEtching Side A, stamped
TOWN HOUSE DMMEtching Side A
VST 1079 B-1U-1-1Etching Side B, stamped
VST 1079-ALabel Side A
Well RedM.F.S.B.
Vinyl pressings
M.F.S.B.
by Well Red · 1988
11 pressings3 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
M.F.S.B. was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of M.F.S.B.
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1079
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 1079 A-3U-1-Q3Side A Stamped
VS 1079 B-1U-1-Q1Side B Stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSR 1079
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1079
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1079
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VST 1079 A-1U-1-1 POUNDA TA1PESide A runout stamped/etched
VST 1079 B-1U-1-1Side B runout stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1079
- Format
- 7" · Paper Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 609 988First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VINX 212First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45269First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1079First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSR 1079First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1079First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1079First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSR 1079 DJFirst year12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1079First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1079First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AM.F.S.B.4:00
- BSystem (First Cut)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of M.F.S.B. are there?
11 vinyl pressings of M.F.S.B. are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was M.F.S.B. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Virgin VST 1079.
How do I tell if my copy of M.F.S.B. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1079, VS 1079, VSR 1079, VSR 1079 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VST 1079 A-3U-1-2 D and TOWN HOUSE DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is M.F.S.B. on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.